Data Engineer

Vizient, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a data-focused engineer to design, develop, and support scalable data and database solutions that enable analytics across healthcare initiatives.

You will build modern data pipelines, optimize databases, and contribute to cloud-based platforms using SQL and Python. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, enhance performance, and support AI/ML use cases while adhering to governance and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and supporting database solutions using SQL Server or Azure SQL.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL, including query development, performance tuning, and optimization.
• Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, or similar distributed data processing platforms.
• Hands-on experience using Python for data processing, analytics, or data engineering workflows.
• Experience working in Azure cloud environments.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience with .NET, C#, .NET Core, Angular and AI/ML preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Design, design, develop, and support scalable data and database solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build modern data pipelines and analytics.
• Optimize relational databases for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Build data pipelines using Azure SQL, Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and PySpark.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes across cloud platforms.
• Support AI/ML initiatives with data pipelines and feature datasets.
• Design and implement relational and dimensional data models, including SCD patterns.
• Utilize Python to enable data preparation and analytics workflows for ML use cases.
• Collaborate with data science teams to operationalize models using Spark and ML services.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies for quality solutions.
• Partner with developers, BI teams, and analytics partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable resolutions.
• Adhere to data governance, security, and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Azure SQL

Databricks

Apache Spark

Python

.NET / C#

Angular

Azure Cloud

Job description

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will design, develop, and support scalable data and database solutions that enable analytics and innovation across healthcare-focused client initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build modern data pipelines, optimize relational databases, and contribute to cloud-based data platforms. You will apply strong SQL and Python expertise to enhance performance, reliability, and data accessibility while supporting advanced analytics and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) use cases.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, test, and optimize relational database solutions using SQL Server and Azure SQL, including T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models.
• Improve database performance, reliability, and scalability through indexing strategies, query tuning, and optimization techniques.
• Build and support data pipelines and workflows using Azure SQL, Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and PySpark.
• Develop and maintain scalable Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) and Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) processes to integrate data across cloud-based platforms.
• Support AI/ML initiatives by developing and maintaining data pipelines and feature datasets used for model training and analytics.
• Design and implement relational and dimensional data models, including Slowly Changing Dimension (SCD) patterns.
• Utilize Python to enable data preparation, analytics workflows, and experimentation for machine learning use cases.
• Collaborate with data science teams to operationalize models using Spark, ML frameworks, or cloud-based ML services.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies to ensure high-quality and maintainable solutions.
• Partner with application developers, data engineers, BI teams, and analytics partners to deliver integrated solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable resolutions.
• Adhere to data governance, security, and quality standards to ensure compliance and data integrity.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Experience developing and supporting database solutions using SQL Server or Azure SQL required.
• Strong proficiency in T-SQL, including query development, performance tuning, and optimization required.
• Experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, or similar distributed data processing platforms required.
• Hands-on experience using Python for data processing, analytics, or data engineering workflows required.
• Experience working in Azure cloud environments required.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts, dimensional modeling, and ETL/ELT pipelines required.
• Experience with .Net, C#, .Net Core, Angular and AI/ML preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and written and verbal communication skills.
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $77,400.00 to $135,400.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

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